Vanity case



Nov. 12, 1929. P. A. REUTTER- 1,73 ,6

VANITY CASE Filed Dec. 24, 1927 A (if,

Patented New. 12, 1929 PHILIP A. BEUTTER, WATERBITRY, CONNECTICUT,ASS-IGNOR T SCO VILL. MANU- FACTURING '(JOIEJPAL'S'EL OE VJATEBBURY,COEINECTICUT, A CORPORATION OF CON-- 1\T EGTICUT VANITY ensu- Thisinvention relates to certain improvements 1n vanityboxes or cases, andparticularly to vanity boxes or cases capacitated' to carrya cosmetic inpowder form.

These small boxes or cases are now largely used for carrying cosmetics.To produce a saleable article, these boxes should be of attractive andnovel appearance, and in boxes intended to carry the cosmetic in powderform 10 the boxesshould be constructed so as to be practically proofagainst accidental leakage of loose powder. The boxes furthermore shouldbe capacitated to conveniently carry a puff or similar applicator and amirror arranged conveniently for use. 1

It is the special object of the present invention to provide a vanitybox of novel form and arrangement which is attractive in appearance, andin which there is. provided a compartment for holding loose powder, thebox being constructed so as to be practically proof against accidentalleakage of the powder. As to certain features of the box, this containerof a shape generally resembling a watch case, the powder beingdistributed through the stem of the watch case.

It is a further object of theinventionto produce such a loose powdercontainer in which'an improved means is provided for rendering the boxproof against leakage of powder, and in which convenient provision ismade-for carrying an'applicator and a ,mirror. 7

With these and other objects not specifically referred to in view, theinvention consists in certain novel parts, arrangements and com-.binations which will be described in connection with the accompanyingdrawings and the novel features pointed out in the claims hereuntoappended.

In these drawings,

Figure 1 is a top or plan view 0 45 proved box;

Figure 2 is an end view or edge view showing the parts closed againstthe distribution of powder; no Figure 3 is a view similar to Figure 2show- 59 ing the powder distributor open;

f the imspecial object is carried out by providing a Figure l is a'viewsimilarrto, Figure 1 showing the box open, and y F gure 5 1s a, detallsectional view on an enlarged scale showing theconstruc'tion of the box,the view being taken on line 55 of Y Flgure j u I Referring now. tothese drawings, to pro vide a box of noveland attractive appearance,there is shown a box or case whichis generally in the shape of a watchcase. While such shape' forms one of the important features of theinvention, it will be understood that as to certain other features theinvention is not .to be restricted to this form ofbox but that otherforms may be used, aswill hereinafter appear. i v

'In the construction shown, however, there isfprovided a box having abody 1 which forms -a'compartment 2 adapted-to contain loose powder,indicated at 3. This box is, as shown inFigures 2 and 3, athin'bo'xcircular inform and shaped substantially like a watchcase. The body,ofthe box isprovided-with 5 provided with distributing orifices '6. Thishead is closed by movable member having distributingorifices this memberbeing in the form of a cap 8 having a skirt or flange Y a lateralhollowstem l terminating in ahead i p 9, which is bent in under the'head 5torotatably engage thejstem 4. A'stop,as a projection 10" form'ed on thehead, may be provided, thi'sstop working in a slot 11, shown in Figure2, for limiting the rotary movement of the "cap ineither direction.

lVith the construction so far described, the powder is dispensed fromthe chamber by rotating thefcapto the position shown in Figure 3,whereupon powder may be discharged through the stem by shaking" the Intie construction illustrated, thecham ber 2 is provided with a ratherwide inwardlyturned flange or rim 12, shown in Figures 1 and 4:. Thisrim is formed at its inner edge with a depending flange 13, which ter-Ininates in an inwardly extending shelf or shoulder 14, from which deends a short vertical flange 15. Supported on the shoulder 14 is ashallow tray having a bottom 16, a short'vertical flange 17 and ahorizontal flange 18, the flanges 17 and having a'close friction fit, sothat the tray acts as a closure for the powder compartment, whicheffectually prevents therefrom. This tray is capacitated to carry asuitable applicator in the form of a pufl '19,. The box is closed by alid, indicated at 18 o'f the, tray. Thus the lid is seated when closedwithin the flange 12 of the box, so

that the thin a pearance. of the structure is .maintained. vT 1e lid 2Qis preferably pivotally associated with'the box by means of a hingedstrap 25. and apintle 26, If desired,

a depression, indicated at 27, may be formed in the rim l2iof the box toprovide for read s5 I I with an upstruckportion 8. Similarly, av

removal of the tray, the tra being provide depression29ma be ,rovidedforpermitting the ready lifting 'Ort e 1id-20,this1 1 b ngs. providedwith an.- n struck portion 30,

With the constructlon shown described, it will be clear that a box ofnovel form has been provided and one in which loose powder may beconfined against accidental leakage and may at the same time be readilydisp rensed for use.

' W hile the'invention has been "shown and described in its preferredform and arrange.

ment of the parts, it will be understood that certain changes andvariationsmay be made in thestructure shown and described with outdeparting from the invention, and as to certain feature sthe invention'maybe used with containers or boxes other than those of a watch caseform.

W at I c aim 1-. A. vani y box or case wmprisipg a reli ly in ci cula lose powde nt ining hell p v de wit late a ly xtending em term nat ng i aen g d h d, a

passage h ough he stem an nnec ng with the shellfor the. passage ofpowder herefrom, po der d spensing orific s in he, 1 QfliL, means forQpenin an closing the orifices, a pufl holding tray in the containershell, and a hinged. cover-smaller han the leakage of po d case over thetray and having a flange arranged for close frictional engagement withthe innerwall of the tray.

2. A vanitybox or case comprising a shell forming a loosepowdercompartment and having means for dispensing loose powder therefrom, anintegral inwardly extending rim around the edge of the shell, a flangedepending from the rim, an inset art integral with and extending inwardy from the flange, a vertical flange depending from the inset, a trayhaving a rim seating on the first flange and an inset vertical flangehaving a close friction fit with the second flange, and a cover over thetray and pro vided with a flange having a. friction fit with thevertical flange of the tray. I

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, I

PHILIP A. REUTTER;

